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Absolute CHAOS at Stansted Airport with hundreds stranded after 'power surge'
Airport officials said most systems were restored, but security and baggage handling remained slowed as hundreds of travelers faced long queues.
- On Sunday, a power surge at Stansted Airport temporarily impacted security and baggage systems, causing significant delays for travellers. A spokesperson confirmed the surge affected the airport and local area, leaving many passengers queuing for hours.
- Severe weather from Storms Austen and Boelo hampered access to London's third-busiest hub this weekend, causing power outages for homes and forcing cancellations of Stansted Express trains due to fallen trees.
- Massive crowds formed as luggage belts malfunctioned, with social media images showing queues for security. One passenger described the scene as a "total systemic collapse," with staff providing little guidance.
- While most systems are operational, Stansted Airport management said their "Teams are working hard to restore all services," as staff attempt to normalize operations for affected travellers.
- This weekend's chaos follows a technical failure at Nats last Tuesday, which triggered widespread disruption and the cancellation of over 2,000 flights across British airports, reflecting mounting infrastructure challenges.
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Absolute CHAOS at Stansted Airport with hundreds stranded after 'power surge'
Hundreds of passengers at Stansted Airport have been stranded after reports of a power surge which is causing mass disruption.
·Colchester, United Kingdom
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